IBMA BLUEGRASS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Below is a list of artists and individuals who have been inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Hall of Fame (formerly known as the “Hall of Honor”). Those in the “non-performing” category are noted with an asterisk (*).

IBMA AWARDS

Below are winners of the IBMA Awards in all of the musical performance categories since their inception. Other categories (Broadcaster of the Year, Event of the Year, Best Graphic Design, etc. can be found on the IBMA’s website.)

Entertainer of the Year

1990 Hot Rize
1991 Alison Krauss and Union Station
1992 The Nashville Bluegrass Band
1993 The Nashville Bluegrass Band
1994 The Del McCoury Band
1995 Alison Krauss and Union Station
1996 Del McCoury
1997 The Del McCoury Band
1998 The Del McCoury Band
1999 The Del McCoury Band
2000 The Del McCoury Band
2001 Rhonda Vincent and the Rage
2002 The Del McCoury Band
2003 The Del McCoury Band
2004 The Del McCoury Band
2005 Cherryholmes
2006 The Grascals
2007 The Grascals
2008 Dailey and Vincent
2009 Dailey and Vincent
2010 Dailey and Vincent
2011 Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers
2012 The Gibson Brothers
2013 The Gibson Brothers
2014 Balsam Range
2015 The Earls of Leicester
2016 The Earls of Leicester

THE STEVE MARTIN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BANJO AND BLUEGRASS

This award is given annually by comedian/actor Steve Martin. It is accompanied by a check for $50,000 and some notoriety as well. In the early years of the award, Martin would make the award presentation on the David Letterman CBS-TV show.